Breathing meditation techniques help a person to have a relaxed state of mind. These techniques are simplest meditation tips that any person can follow to lead a peaceful and healthy life. It will help the mind from getting distracted, from the things which are not necessary.
Meditation is an art which has to be practiced in a quiet place and a person should sit in a comfortable position to perform. It is performed by sitting in a cross-legged posture and one should always remember to keep the back straight, to prevent ourselves from falling asleep.
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Purpose of Breathing Meditation:
- Breathing meditation increases the supply of oxygen to your body. When a person inhales air deeply, air reaches the lungs and they get activated.
- When a person does not breathe properly the lungs do not expand and contract to their maximum.
- In order to increase the supply of oxygen to the lungs and the heart, the breathing meditation techniques should be performed sitting with the spine straight. A person can breathe deeply or normally according to the convenience.
- The increased levels of oxygen will make a person feel fresh and energetic.
- Breathing right cures infections like cold and cough internally and helps the internal organs to function properly.
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How to Meditate:
- Breathe in air, noticing the air filling your lungs while breathing long and slow. Once you make sure that your lungs are filled and then hold your breath for about a second or two.
- Repeat this process for the second time, then slowly breathe out, exhaling all the air you have breathed in.
- It is very important to be silent before performing meditation, especially if you are a beginner. Search for a calm and quiet place where you can meditate.
- The traditional postures of practicing meditation are standing, walking, reclining and sitting. The ideal posture for practicing meditation is to sit in a cross-legged posture.
- A person practicing meditation should close the eyes and must focus on breathing. One must make an observation whether the breathing procedure is happening through the mouth or the nose.
- Start meditating focusing on your breath. Let all the thoughts slowly exit your mind.
- For best results count the number of breaths you take, to have a focus on the breathing.
